Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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